Master Web Access Management / IAM Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$90,000 - $160,000

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Master Web Access Management – IAM Engineer to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of IAM solutions across the US Wealth Management application portfolio. As a senior technical expert, this leader drives architectural direction, builds engineering excellence, and delivers modernized platforms that are secure, high performing and built for long-term growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across multiple platforms and a proven track record of driving innovation in access management.

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on IAM experience , with at least 5 years in a lead or architectural role.
Deep expertise in 3+ IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Auth0, Entra ID, PingFederate, ForgeRock, SiteMinder).
Proven experience with modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and provisioning standards (SCIM, JIT).
Working knowledge of directory services including Active Directory, Okta Universal Directory (UD), CA Directory and general LDAP/LDIF usage.
Experience with reverse proxies including Apache and NGINX, Linux operating system, general load balancing and networking concepts.
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale IAM migrations (e.g., legacy to cloud-native platforms, coexistence, user migration).
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-native IAM (Azure AD, AWS IAM, GCP Cloud Identity) and hybrid identity models.
Knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and privileged access management (PAM) .
Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD pipelines and IAM automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Knowledge of wealth management or financial services regulatory environments.
Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator).

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture : Define and execute the IAM roadmap, aligning with enterprise security goals, regulatory requirements (FINRA/SEC), and business needs.
Platform Expertise : Architect, implement, and optimize IAM solutions across multiple platforms (e.g., Okta, Auth0, Azure AD/Entra ID, SiteMinder, or equivalent), including Web Access Management (WAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA).
Modern Authentication & Integration : Lead initiatives for modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, JIT/SCIM) and integrate IAM solutions with SaaS, cloud, and on-premises applications.
Mentorship & Governance : Mentor junior engineers, establish IAM best practices, and ensure compliance with enterprise standards. Guide teams in migrating from legacy WAM systems to modern platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with enterprise architects, security teams, and business units to design and deliver IAM solutions that balance security and usability.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management : Act as a liaison with vendors, clients, and internal teams to drive SSO integrations, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage relationships.
Innovation & Trends : Stay ahead of IAM trends (e.g., passwordless authentication, Zero Trust), evaluate emerging tools, and lead proof-of-concept initiatives.
Operational Excellence : Oversee platform administration, documentation, and incident resolution for IAM systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
A world-class training program in financial services.

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